We're set for another fantastic season of DFB-Pokal (German Cup) action, which culminates with the Final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on May 29, 2027, and you could book tickets to one or some of the upcoming thrillers today.
Bayern Munich enter the new campaign as the reigning champions after a comprehensive 3-0 win over VfB Stuttgart in last season's final, lifting the iconic-looking trophy for a record-extending 21st time. With Harry Kane finishing as the competition's top scorer last term, Bayern's aura in the DFB-Pokal shows no sign of fading, though as ever in Germany's historic cup competition, shocks against lower league opposition remain part of the appeal.
Let GOAL help guide you through all the vital DFB-Pokal ticket information, including how you can buy them, how much they cost, and much more.
Upcoming DFB-Pokal 2026/27 fixtures
The first round draw threw up a host of intriguing ties, with holders Bayern Munich handed a trip to newly promoted 2. Bundesliga side VfL Osnabrück, and Borussia Dortmund travelling to Oberliga Hamburg outfit HEBC Hamburg. Bayern and Dortmund's matches are the last of the round, pushed back to September as both clubs first contest the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup, Germany's traditional season curtain raiser, newly renamed in honour of the late Bayern and Germany great.
Below are the confirmed First Round fixtures involving Bundesliga sides.
| Date & Time (CEST) | Fixture | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Aug 21, 18:00 | St. Tönis vs Eintracht Frankfurt | Stadion Der Jahnsportanlage St. Tönis (Tönisvorst) | Tickets |
| Fri Aug 21, 18:00 | Waldhof Mannheim vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern | Carl-Benz-Stadion (Mannheim) | Tickets |
| Fri Aug 21, 18:00 | Preußen Münster vs Karlsruher SC | Preußenstadion (Münster) | Tickets |
| Fri Aug 21, 20:45 | Hansa Rostock vs VfB Stuttgart | Ostseestadion (Rostock) | Tickets |
| Sat Aug 22, 13:00 | Wehen Wiesbaden vs Bayer Leverkusen | BRITA-Arena (Wiesbaden) | Tickets |
| Sat Aug 22, 13:00 | Energie Cottbus vs FC Augsburg | Stadion der Freundschaft (Cottbus) | Tickets |
| Sat Aug 22, 15:30 | Erzgebirge Aue vs TSG Hoffenheim | Erzgebirgsstadion (Aue) | Tickets |
| Sat Aug 22, TBC | Viktoria Cologne vs 1. FC Nurnberg | Sportpark Höhenberg (Cologne) | Tickets |
| Sat Aug 22, TBC | 1. FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha Berlin | Hermann-Neuberger-Stadion (Saarbrücken) | Tickets |
| Sat Aug 22, 15:30 | MSV Duisburg vs Elversberg | Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena (Duisburg) | Tickets |
| Sun Aug 23, TBC | Eintracht Braunschweig vs 1. FC Union Berlin | Eintracht-Stadion (Braunschweig) | Tickets |
| Sun Aug 23, TBC | Eintracht Trier vs RB Leipzig | Moselstadion (Trier) | Tickets |
| Sun Aug 23, 15:30 | Schott Mainz vs Borussia M'gladbach | TSV Schott Mainz Geschäftsstelle (Mainz) | Tickets |
| Sun Aug 23, 18:00 | Fortuna Düsseldorf vs Freiburg | Merkur Spiel-Arena (Düsseldorf) | Tickets |
| Sun Aug 23, TBC | Rot-Weiss Essen vs FC St. Pauli | Stadion Essen (Essen) | Tickets |
| Sun Aug 23, TBC | SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs Arminia Bielefeld | Skorpion-Arena (Großaspach) | Tickets |
| Mon Aug 24, 18:00 | Verl vs Hamburger SV | SCHÜCO Arena (Bielefeld) | Tickets |
| Tue Sep 1, 20:45 | HEBC vs Borussia Dortmund | Volksparkstadion (Hamburg) | Tickets |
| Wed Sep 2, 20:45 | Bayern Munich vs VfL Osnabrück | Allianz Arena (Munich) | Tickets |
What is the full DFB-Pokal 2026/27 schedule?
| Round | Date(s) | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| First Round | August 21-24 & September 1-2, 2026 | Tickets |
| Second Round | October 27-28, 2026 | Tickets |
| Round of 16 | December 1-2, 2026 | Tickets |
| Quarter-Finals | February 2-3 & February 9-10, 2027 | Tickets |
| Semi-Finals | April 20-21, 2027 | Tickets |
| Final | May 29, 2027 | Tickets |
How to buy DFB-Pokal 2026/27 tickets
For DFB-Pokal matches, tickets are primarily sold on the competing clubs' official sites or at their official shops.
They are typically released in phases, starting with club members and season ticket holders, before moving to a general public sale, if any remain.
When it comes to the DFB-Pokal final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, the same process applies, although capacity is limited, and demand often exceeds available allocation.
Each of the two finalists are expected to receive approximately 20,000 to 25,000 tickets each.
The remaining tickets (roughly 25,000-30,000) are reserved for the German Football Association (DFB), sponsors, VIPs, and a neutral fans' lottery. Final tickets and hospitality packages will also be available from the official DFB Ticketshop.
In addition to buying DFB-Pokal tickets via official routes, fans do have the option to obtain them on the secondary market. Ticombo is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels, offering verified listings and buyer protection for fans looking to secure a seat once official allocations have sold out.
How much are DFB-Pokal 2026/27 tickets?
During the early rounds of the DFB-Pokal, tickets tend to range from €15 to €25.
Prices increase as the competition progresses, with quarter-final and semi-final tickets costing from €50 upwards through official channels.
Using previous editions as a guide, prices are likely to start from €75 for standard seats and could rise to over €250 for premium spots at the Olympiastadion in Berlin for the Final on May 29, 2027.
Remember to keep tabs on the clubs' official ticket portals nearer the time for additional information, and also on secondary sites such as StubHub for current availability.
Where is the DFB-Pokal Final held? Olympiastadion
Berlin's Olympiastadion was originally constructed in the mid-1930s as the host stadium for the 1936 Summer Olympics.
The stadium has undergone two major renovations (1972-1974 and 2000-2004) to modernise it for domestic and international football and now has a capacity of 74,475.
As well as staging FIFA World Cup (1974 & 2006) and UEFA Euros (2024) matches, Hertha Berlin, who currently reside in 2. Bundesliga, has called the Olympiastadion its home since 1963.
Away from football, the Olympiastadion remains an important athletics venue. Usain Bolt famously set the men's 100m record there during the 2009 World Athletics Championships. His time of 9.58 seconds remains unbeaten.
Who are the recent DFB-Pokal winners?
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bayern Munich | VfB Stuttgart | 3-0 |
| 2025 | VfB Stuttgart | Arminia Bielefeld | 4-2 |
| 2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 1-0 |
| 2023 | RB Leipzig | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2-0 |
| 2022 | RB Leipzig | SC Freiburg | 4-2 (pens) |
| 2021 | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig | 4-1 |
| 2020 | Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen | 4-2 |
| 2019 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig | 3-0 |
| 2018 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Bayern Munich | 3-1 |
| 2017 | Borussia Dortmund | Eintracht Frankfurt | 2-1 |